Governor Assam’s first woman Everest summiteer Rupamoni
GUWAHATI: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya Saturday felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, at a programme held at Lok Bhavan. Gorh achieved this unique feat on May 21 this year as a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s first-ever all-women international Everest expedition.
Congratulating Gorh on her remarkable achievement, the Governor said, "Your feat is a shining example of courage, determination and indomitable spirit. You have brought pride to Assam and so I sincerely feel that your inspiring journey would encourage young people, especially girls, to dream big and strive for excellence."
Gorh was accompanied by her parent, Bhanita Timungpi, leader of the ITBP All Women Everest Expedition and representatives of the Assam Mountaineering Association.
The Governor extended his best wishes to Gorh for her future endeavours and lauded her contribution in inspiring the younger generation through her extraordinary achievement.